James W. Fowler Co.

Is seeking qualified DBEs, MBEs, WBEs, ESB

Work shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Construct, maintain, and remove temporary work zone traffic control measures.
2. Construct, maintain, and remove erosion control measures.
3. Construct, maintain and remove temporary flow diversion
4. Perform all removal of structures and obstructions, clearing and grubbing, and earthwork operations.
5. Construct drainage system including sewer pipes, manholes, cleanouts and inlets using open cut and trenchless methods.
6. Rehabilitate sewer pipes using open cut, pipe bursting, horizontal directional drill (HDD) and cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) construction methods.
7. Construct roadway improvements including cold planing, aggregate base, HMAC wearing surfaces, concrete curb and sidewalks.
8. Perform all necessary surface restoration, including paved and unpaved areas

Subcontracting and supplier opportunities are available but not limited to the following categories of work: flagging/traffic control subcontractor; saw cutting subcontractor; asphalt paving subcontractor; curbs, gutters and sidewalk subcontractor; landscaping subcontractor; CCTV (for sewer) subcontractor; CIPP subcontractor; and trucking (dump trucks) subcontractor.

Engineer's Estimate: $6,000,000

D/M/W/ESB Aspirational Goal: 20% (up to 5% for suppliers)

D/M/WBE Utilization Goal: 14%

James W. Fowler Co. is an equal opportunity employer and we are requesting qualified subcontractor and supplier bids from all interested firms, including disadvantaged, minority, women, and other business enterprises. Where economically feasible, we are willing to divide total contract requirements into smaller portions or quantities to permit maximum participation by D/M/W/ESB firms. Please contact us to discuss opportunities available.

James W. Fowler Co. will assist D/M/W/ESB subcontractors in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, or materials. We are also available to provide assistance in obtaining bonding, lines of credit and/or insurance to D/M/W/ESB subcontractors. Please complete all negotiations 24-hours prior to bid opening. We also encourage the utilization of apprentices for this project.

Bid documents can be obtained from the City of Portland or from James W. Fowler Co. The plans and specs are available at no cost on the James W. Fowler Co. website at www.jwfowler.com. For more information, please contact James W. Fowler Co. at (503) 623-5373. Quotes may be faxed to (503) 623-9117 or emailed to estimating@jwfowler.com.

Please follow the below link for plans, specifications, and addenda issued for this project:

http://www.jwfowler.com/bidopportunities/